Gloria Estefan - Turn The Beat Around (extended) -

: Estefan was eight months pregnant with her daughter Emily during the music video shoot. Because of this, she used a body double for wide shots at the top of a Miami skyscraper, while close-ups were strategically framed to hide her belly.

: A David Morales production that leans into deep house and tribal elements, stretching the track to over seven minutes.

The single was a massive commercial success, certified Gold and revitalizing the disco classic for a new generation. : Peaked at No. 13. Gloria Estefan - Turn The Beat Around (Extended)

Produced by Emilio Estefan Jr. and Lawrence Dermer, the cover remains remarkably faithful to Vicki Sue Robinson’s 1976 original while injecting the "Latin vibe" synonymous with Miami Sound Machine.

: During the recording sessions, Estefan noted that her daughter would "twist and turn and kick" whenever the rhythm played, jokingly crediting the song for her daughter's eventual career as a drummer. Perspectives on the Cover : Estefan was eight months pregnant with her

“This is the amazing Gloria Estefan at her very best! Pure pop with a Latin feel that sounds as awesome today as when it was released.” YouTube · POPTASTICA! · 12 years ago

: Critics from Billboard noted the track is wrapped in "delicious layers of live strings and horns," drawing comparisons to Estefan's own classic "Conga". Chart Performance and Reception The single was a massive commercial success, certified

: Remixed by Pablo Flores , Javier Garza, and Eric Schilling, this version emphasizes high-energy percussion and synth-heavy hooks.